10 people accused of importing over a tonne of drugs into New Zealand

Wellington: Police have arrested 10 people accused of importing over a tonne of methamphetamine, MDMA, cocaine and ephedrine into New Zealand over a three-year period.

Up to NZ$5 million worth of drugs and a million in cash has been seized in a major operation targeting the international drug syndicate. A New Zealand man has allegedly been operating overseas since 2016, sending drugs to associates back here via multiple countries.